Foot Growths

[magic]

I've had little Joey for a few days now, and he's had these 'growths' on his feet since I got him, and obviously they're worrying me quite a bit. They're on both feet, though one foot seems to be worse affected. He's seemed fine in himself, eating and drinking. 

[starlingqueen]

have you tried washing his feet? He looks like a young bird and the "growths" could just be poo from the nest, caked onto his feet.

[magic]

Feb 13, 2014 19:50:16 GMT starlingqueen said:

have you tried washing his feet? He looks like a young bird and the "growths" could just be poo from the nest, caked onto his feet.

I haven't tried yet, I'm worried about hurting/upsetting him. Should I just use a damp cloth and wipe him? 

[Deleted]

Soak the claws in warm water and remove with your nails.

[Hezz]

I was going to say - that's simply poop that hasn't been cleaned off properly. Hopefully the claws underneath will not be deformed because of it.

[BudgiesBuddy]

I have had chicks look like that when I was unable to clean the nest box for over 48 hours. When I tried to clean it, it won't come off. Until I soaked the feet in warm water for nearly two minutes and peeled with my nails.

I was terrified too for the first time that I would hurt him But these are some of things which we have to do.

[Hezz]

Mango had one of these "growths" when I picked her up too. I thought it was a warped toe ....... until I put my reading glasses on and had a good look.